What’s the opposite of Bridezilla? 4 ways wedding planning made me a better person
I did not expect to learn so much about self-confidence when I started this whole wedding thing. (Even though I needed SOME self-confidence to even make the proposal in the first place.) While other people have written about how wedding planning helped them learn to say “no” to people who kept making demands. Me? I’ve learned to say “yes” to myself.
Kevin & Mark’s rainbow psychedelic three-day wedding
This three-day celebration is all about color, amazing hand-carved landscapes, and fab entertainment. We’re talking stilt-walkers, costumes, lasers, and a pre-wedding disco party where everyone wore bridesmaids dresses! And just wait until you see how these two crafted their rings. Hint: it involves a neuroscientist!
Mint & Mirth: Portland’s favorite queer bartenders are bringing their cat-themed cocktails to the entire West Coast
Our newest sponsors, Joni and Jennelle, are Portland-based couple who started their own custom cocktailing business. Mint & Mirth offers licensed and insured cocktail bartending in Portland and in Los Angeles, and they LOVE Offbeat Brides! They love Offbeat Brides so much that they wanna party with you.
Kristin & Tavia’s island ‘ohana celebration with ono grinds
Let’s see: a clifftop ceremony in Hawaii, shaved ice, ono grinds (great food), and a blended ‘ohana (family) — get ready for some serious sweetness. And just wait until you hear about their favorite moment in the car ride over! It definitely ups the happy Hawaiian family ante.